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Dressed in a crisp pale black tunic, Bai Nan took the first lady Xu Xin and walked into the opera hall of the National Center for the Performing Arts in the eyes of everyone. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoMr. President, who is in his forties, is still a handsome old man who has murdered countless films, and the dream lover of thousands of old girls, even if everyone knows that the president and the first lady have a strong relationship, but it is said that the underground literary world is spreading all kinds of Mary Sue jokes that overthrow Xu Xin's ascendancy.
There are no obvious wrinkles on the president's face, an angular and three-dimensional face, coupled with a precipitated mature temperament and aura, not to mention his still strong and upright figure. Many people say that with Bai Nan's appearance, it is enough to make movies without going into politics.
And Xu Xin, who was carrying Bai Nan, actually looked much younger than Bai Nan. Xu Xin, who is nearly forty years old, still looks like a young woman of twenty-eight or nine, at most thirty-two or thirteen. So people always joke that a couple in the first family of the nation is frozen age. With proper light makeup, beauty and dignification, and an evening dress that highlights her figure, the graceful curves of the first lady are enough to make all women envious, and her age is even more incredible.
Accompanied by a group of security personnel and entourage, Bai Nan and Xu Xin walked to the chief in the front row of the audience amid the applause of the audience who had already taken their seats. The audience entered the arena first, and the president entered the arena again not because Bai Nam wanted to show prestige, but out of safety considerations. Many people are excited and excited to be able to get close to the president so closely, after all, Bai Nan's experience is very legendary, perhaps thanks to various fantasy presidential novels, in short, there are many people who think that Bai Nan has some extraordinary abilities.
This is a concert, not a high-end atmosphere or a high-grade opera or anything, and even the organizer is not official, but it is still extremely high in terms of lineup and viewability. Although there are more than 2,000 opera halls, they are not large for a concert. However, Datang has not held a stadium concert for tens of thousands of people now. Even some of the more well-known singers are used to holding concerts with one or two thousand people in such an room.
The president watched the concert with more than 2,000 spectators, and it was a pop concert, which was undoubtedly a very people-friendly move. The news that the president was going to watch the concert broke only three days ago, and the price of concert tickets on the black market had more than doubled on that day.
The lighting and stage level of this concert are the best in Datang. Moreover, there is a huge live band, not only a large orchestra such as the Datang Philharmonic Orchestra, but also the participation of domestic top electroacoustic musicians. Of course, the two biggest wrists are Haydn, who is the conductor of the orchestra, and Mozart, who is in charge of the piano.
Backstage, Mozart, who looked extremely handsome in a tuxedo, was very nervous, and at this time there was warm applause outside, and Haydn, who was also trembling with excitement, said: "It's Mr. President here." It must have been Mr. President's arrival. ”
Mozart flushed his face and said, "God, I'm more nervous." ”
Haydn said: "When you were in Europe, you played for those archbishops and dukes and nobles, why are you still so nervous at this time. ”
Mozart was a little embarrassed and said: "This is the president of the Tang Dynasty, and his status is equivalent to that of a king, no." I'm afraid that even the emperor of Austria can't compare with him. This is probably the most honored guest of my life. Moreover, I have only been exposed to Datang's pop music for a few months, and I am worried that I will make mistakes. ”
Haydn smiled: "How is it possible, Datang's pop music is much simpler than European music, with your talent and skills." Even if you play with your eyes closed and on your toes, you won't have a problem. ”
Mozart also regained some confidence and sighed: "Los Angeles is really a mecca of music, I used to think that Vienna was the capital of art, but after coming here." I felt that I used to sit in the well and watch the sky. I really admire Datang's predecessors and peers for creating so many different styles of music. ”
Haydn patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "Yes, I thought you were very depressed and worried about you before I came, but when you come here, communicate with the excellent musicians and musicians here, listen to and feel all kinds of magical and characteristic music, you seem to become a little sunnier." ”
Mozard smiled and said, "Music makes me feel alive, and I think I can live another sixty years." ”
It has been a while since they came to Datang, and Haydn and Mozart were amazed by the abundance here, and they felt even more satisfied that they were exposed to something completely different from European music here. Two hundred years later, it has brought a variety of musical styles. A large number of musical forms that only germinated after the 20th century have been shown by the Tang people today. Jazz, soul, reggaeton, bossanova, pop, and more oriental traditional music, Mozart and Haydn were true musicians, and there was no such thing as a backing on classical music that discriminated against other musical styles. On the contrary, the "Tang Music", which is full of its own characteristics and has a unique charm, makes them feel that the trip is worthwhile.
Even if it is Datang pop music, it can make the two of them admire. Although the music is uncomplicated and the melodies are simple, they are catchy. The musicians of the Tang Dynasty have a very mature arrangement mode, and these music are also more disseminated and loved by people. So even though both of them are engaged in symphonies, they are still happy to attend a pop concert and experience the joy of a completely different musical performance.
Mozart, for example, had a very avant-garde mind, he longed for freedom, equality and fraternity, and hated the rotten feudal system in Europe, which was the main reason why he left the court. In Datang, he doesn't need to wear complicated and restrained clothes, wear wigs, and engage in some complicated and changeable music. The audience here is simple and civilian, enthusiastic and full of vitality, there is no distinction between nobles and commoners, everyone sits in this hall because of their love for music, and their satisfaction and appreciation for musicians is something that cannot be experienced in Europe.
This also stimulated Mozart's creativity, and at the same time made him feel infinitely alive. He was deeply influenced by Datang's many progressive ideas, and three months after he came to Datang, he expressed his heart in a letter to someone: "...... Let music serve the public, and let the public sublimate music. Go to the people, feel their joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and create music for the people, this world. What could be more exciting and ecstatic? ”
After some preparation, the curtain slowly opened, and although it was a pop concert, a whole orchestra and a choir of dozens of people still made people feel imposing. The first to appear was a local musician from Datang, Xiao Ke. This modern family of musicians has a high level of musical literacy. Although his own creative ability may not be enough, he has played a major role in the restoration of modern music and rebirth to the Tang Dynasty, and is also a professor in the Department of Music of the University of Los Angeles.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this large-scale concert of 'Singing the Heart of Love and Kindness', I am Xiao Ke. Before the concert begins, please welcome with warm applause to the President of the Tang Republic, Mr. Bai Nan, and the First Lady Ms. Xu Xin. ”
People gave a standing ovation and cheers. Bai Nan and Xu Xin also politely stood up and waved to everyone.
After the applause stopped, Xiao Ke continued to announce the curtain: "Now I will present the first song to you, Castle in the Sky, the principal pianist, Mr. Mozart from Austria. ”
Generally, concerts will not have lengthy introductions and announcements like galas, they are all extremely short, and this concert is a series of artists with many artists, regardless of priority. And the playlist is relatively long, so you need to save time.
The applause rang out again. Bai Nanfu said with a smile in his wife's ear: "This sense of sight is also drunk, Mozart plays the city in the sky, it's hard to guarantee that it's not the bad taste of some guys." ”
Mozart, whose hairstyle has become modern after coming to Datang, walked to the front of the stage and bowed to the audience, which is obviously the etiquette he learned after coming to Datang.
The first piece is sung by no lead singer, mainly piano sonatas. and the harmony of a large choir. First of all, the lilting sound of the marimba spreads out, creating an ethereal and fantastical atmosphere, and the strings are followed by a few hammers on the timpani, which pushes the movement up, and the eyes of the entire 2,000-long audience fall on Mozart. He sat quietly on the piano bench with deep hesitation, like a prince, as Mozart raised his elbow and moved his wrist, and finally danced his fingers on the keys, and the notes jumped out of the piano's speakers like a stream.
The familiar melody sounded in Bai Nan's ears, making him a little excited. Mozart's piano skills are beyond words, the large orchestra, the elaborate arrangement, and even the sound and light effects of the stage lights make the audience seem to be immersed in the musical situation. Even the performers themselves are obsessed with the tunes they create. Mozart was fully engaged, and at first he felt ordinary when he first came into contact with this kind of music, but as he got deeper, the more he felt that he had opened the door to a whole new world. The orchestration of orchestration in Datang music, the pursuit of timbre and musical level, and then the expression of musical atmosphere and emotion, although not necessarily comparable to European classic music in terms of technique, are unique and full of special beauty.
Like the tide and waves pushing upwards in waves, the harmony and orchestra bring the momentum of the whole music to a more surging node, the rhythmic percussion of the big drum and cymbals, and the addition of brass parts, which make the graceful and beautiful with due strength. In the next part of the movement, the electro-acoustic music is added at the right time, and the slightly overloaded guitar sound begins to match Mozart's piano in a counterpoint harmony, full of ingenuity.
Between the beginning and the end, the charm of a beautiful piece of music is vividly revealed.
Bai Nan didn't know much about music, but he was still shocked and amazed by the feast-like performance in front of him. Although he has always had a certain understanding of Datang's achievements in the cultural field, it is not very intuitive. It wasn't until this high-level concert in front of him that Bai Nan confirmed that perhaps in terms of the level of many hardware, the musicians of Datang are difficult to compare with their counterparts in the 21st century, but they are full of creativity and bring things that are so infectious and admirable.
At the end of the song, Mozart withdrew his hands and stood up to bow with conductor Xiao Ke. Bai Nan couldn't control his rare excitement and stood up and applauded. He was in the center of the first row, and when he got up and applauded, it was impossible for everyone to sit. Therefore, when the first piece of music is made, the whole length has already expressed high respect to the musicians and musicians who performed it with a very high standard.
Xu Xin used to be a singer and was more familiar with music, and when Bai Nan sat back, Xu Xin said: "I really didn't expect that such a high level, even before the crossing, was rarely seen in China." It can be seen that he has put in real effort and is extra attentive. ”
Bai Nan nodded and didn't comment much. In fact, this is also an obvious thing, the other country is not without first-class masters and outstanding talents, but many times it is the impetuous atmosphere and the overall environment that bind them. At this time, although there are not so many amazing and brilliant characters, there are many literary and artistic workers who are engaged in literature and art, and the environment is relatively relaxed, so they can be more focused. Judging from the degree of the first piece of this concert, it was thought out in every way. The audience saw not only the gorgeous lighting and choreography, and the famous European masters, but also a high-level performance, and the overall music artistry was by no means inferior.
Next, several singers took turns to appear and sang a few songs that are more familiar in China. The style is also more popular, until the fifth song, a young male singer sang another song brought by the public, from Leslie Cheung's hand, mixed with South American style "So Far and So Close". The purple stage lights, the psychedelic costumes, the male glamour in the blur, and the deep and atmospheric style of the string mat accompanied by the Latin tone once again infected the audience.
Bai Nan couldn't help but be fascinated by this song, and couldn't help but gently move his body with the music. At this time, he was just an ordinary music fan, like all the people who were immersed here. And this scene was also recorded by the reporter with a camera, a handsome uncle, leaning forward emotionally, his expression was full of fascination, and the stage was ahead. A different side of the president allows people to see it, and it seems to bring a character who seems to appear in the book closer to everyone.
(To be continued.) )